Collection: S. E. Shires Trombone Mouthpieces

About Shank Size/Selection

The shank is the part of the mouthpiece that fits into the instrument. Choosing the correct shank size is important because a mouthpiece must match the receiver of your instrument to fit and play properly.

A mouthpiece made for trombone, euphonium, or baritone will physically fit any instrument that uses that same shank size.

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Trombone Mouthpieces

Small Shank

• Most student tenor trombones
• Most jazz and commercial tenor trombones
• Common examples: Bach TB200, Yamaha YSL-354, King 606

Large Shank

• Most large-bore orchestral tenor trombones
• Most bass trombones, but specific bass trombone mouthpieces have a much larger cup and rim
• Common examples: Bach 42B, Conn 88H, Edwards bass trombones